Pregnancies in women with moderate and severe pulmonary hypertension remain challenging: A single-center experience in East China.

Huixian MiaoYunyan ChenChuan WangTaotao HuangJianhua Lin

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2021)

The mortality rate in this retrospective study was lower than that previously reported. Pregnancy is safe in mild PH but still has a high risk of complications in moderate and severe PH. Hypoxemia is a risk factor for maternal death, but cesarean section may be a protective factor.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pulmonary hypertension
preterm birth
high intensity
early onset
risk factors
birth weight
cardiovascular events
pulmonary artery
pulmonary arterial hypertension
gestational age
pregnant women
cardiovascular disease
drug induced
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
weight gain
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